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Can a Merkle Tree Be Used for Verifying Derivative Contract Execution Data?

Yes, a Merkle Tree is an excellent tool for this. The execution data for a batch of derivative contracts (e.g. options settlements, swap payments) can be hashed and included as leaves in a Merkle Tree.

The resulting Merkle Root can then be included in a block, providing an immutable and verifiable record of all contract executions.

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